Good morning, Missoula.

Home ReSource in Missoula is asking for community donations to purchase its property before mortgage rates increase — the store aims to raise $750,000 by February to continue supplying reused home improvement materials for local projects.

Missoula shelters are adjusting services to meet rising winter demand after the Johnson Street shelter closed, increasing pressure on the Poverello Center which serves about 150 people.

The center is asking for volunteers to help wash dishes today for a Christmas dinner and welcomes donations.

Missoula realtors and Pastor Brandon Huber settled a long-running religious freedom case, and a new family took over Montana Trolley Company after a Creston fire destroyed three trolleys.

Home ReSource will seek $750,000 (goal by February) to buy its property before mortgage rates rise.

The Roxy hosted holiday screenings, including Die Hard (Tuesday screening) and other favorites on Christmas Eve, drawing an enthusiastic crowd that celebrated local movie traditions.

The theater brought the community together with films that spark nostalgia.

Blacktail Mountain opened for the season today in Lakeside after delays from a windstorm — local skiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes for holiday runs even though some trails remain closed.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

8:30-9:29 p.m. — Missoula Children's Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.

KPOP Demon Hunters Dance Party

9 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $5 — Get ready to dance and sing the night away with beats from Big Lou and DJ Pan Dulce.

Jaenga Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — Tickets from $72 — Experience an unforgettable musical event with Jaenga in Missoula.